Psychopathy versus Sociopathy versus Narcissism: What’s the difference?

Revised by Theresia Bedard and the North American Research Committee Psychopathy and Narcissistic Personality Disorder are psychiatric disorders with slightly overlapping symptoms. Sociopathy, however, is an older, outdated term for what is now called psychopathy. Unfortunately, the differentiation of these widely-used terms has caused much confusion among the general public and mental health professionals alike. … Read more

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Web Conversation with Dr. Jacqueline Helfgott: Psychopathy and the Criminal Justice System

On June 29th, Dr. Jacqueline Helfgott, Professor of Criminal Justice, Criminology & Forensics at Seattle University, spoke with us about her work on psychopathy and the criminal jstice system. Dr. Helfgott is also the Director of their Crime & Justice Research Center. Her research interests include criminal behavior, psychopathy, copycat crime, corrections/reentry, public safety, police-community … Read more

Survivors of Psychopathy Report Psychopathic Individuals Over the Age of 50 Are Either Just as Bad or Become Worse as They Age

Summary by Theresia Bedard and the North American Research Committee   Highlights Victims/survivors of individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) and psychopathic traits report that psychopathic/ASPD individuals continue to engage in antisocial behaviors after the age of fifty. Victims/survivors reported various harms experienced from senior psychopathic/ASPD individuals, such as anxiety/depression/PTSD, illness from stress, financial losses, … Read more

Call for Nominations: Aftermath Graduate Student Award for 2023

The Aftermath Foundation is seeking nominations for our 2023 Graduate Student Research Award. This award is given by the Aftermath Foundation Board of Directors to recognize graduate students who are conducting research consistent with the mission of the Foundation. The 2023 Aftermath Graduate Student Research Award will recognize published or presented research by graduate students … Read more